1100hrs too much?

[b.gagnon]

I have a chance to buy a 2008(put into service in 09) Mercury Optimax 150 for $4500 with 1100hrs...
The engine was on a pump out boat for the town, and has been maintained by my marina since new.
95% of the hrs are under 3000rpm. Would you trust an Opti that has been properly maintained with that many hrs????
Thanks....

 

[Scott Danforth]

the opti if properly maintained should run at least another 1100 hours

 

[dingbat]

That price is high. Looked at a F225 the other day with 387 hours for $5,400

 

[b.gagnon]

I don't know where you live... but in Mass, I don't think you could touch a f225 in good shape under 8k !!!!
The only reason I am considering it is because it is as close to a proven non abused motor as I will ever find!
I am running a 98 150efi merc and it loves the fuel a little too much!

 

[Faztbullet]

The price is about $800 high for the hours, make sure you get controls and gauges with it. If they are going to rig it for that price then its a good deal